Zoogenic pathogens can cause diseases or infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans through direct or indirect contact as well as through food. These include various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. In Germany, the following pathogens are relevant, among others:
Salmonella, Campylobacter, verotoxin-producing E. coli (STEC/VTEC/EHEC), Yersinia enterocolitica, Listeria monocytogenes, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), rabies, Trichinella, toxoplasmosis.